Looking back on this year’s Officers’ Awards Dinner: What a full year for the much-admired Officer Kevin Peterson! Officer of the Year; Purple Heart; Most DUI arrests.
During the presentation of the awards, Chief Tony Hernandez told a riveting story of Officer Peterson’s actions that resulted in the Purple Heart recognition: Even though seriously injured in an intentional collision caused by the suspect, Officer Peterson maintained control of the scene until backup arrived.
The photo at the podium (thanks to Julie Watts) includes Officer Peterson receiving thanks and congratulations from Chief Hernandez on behalf of MPD and the entire population of Milton.